Blog: Car Accident

May 4, 2016

Distracted driving is defined as any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. The CDC says distracted driving-related car accidents kill nine people and injure another 1,100 every day. Some experts believe the number of people injured or killed in car accidents will continue to grow as more and more people turn to their phones and other technology while behind the wheel. The graphic below illustrates just how big a...

Joel Feldman Comments on the Snapchat Distracted Driving Lawsuit

May 3, 2016

In a recent Huffington Post article, Anapol Weiss Shareholder and End Distracted Driving (EndDD.org) Founder Joel Feldman commented on a highly publicized lawsuit in which a young woman was allegedly using the Snapchat application while driving at excessive speeds when she collided with another vehicle and severely injured the other driver. According to Georgia lawsuit Maynard v. McGee and Snapchat, Inc., Wentworth Maynard and his wife are suing both Crystal McGee and Snapchat after Maynard suffered a permanent brain injury...

Who is at Fault for an Accident, the Driver or Car Owner?

May 3, 2016

Determining an “at-fault” is one of the primary obstacles in a car accident lawsuit. In some situations, a person who was not driving at the time of the incident could be held liable. Below are a few situations in which the owner of the car – including or instead of the driver – may be responsible for property damage and injuries from an auto collision. Click here to speak to a Philadelphia car accident lawyer at...

Airbag Injuries Caused by Unnecessary Deployment

Apr 28, 2016

Airbags save lives every day. However, motorists can be killed or severely injured when an airbag malfunctions and unnecessarily deploys. In addition to severe abrasions and burns, a person can sustain permanent eye damage, neck injuries and more. Further, a driver-side airbag that deploys while the vehicle is in motion endangers vehicle occupants as well as the people nearby on the road. Some of the most deadly airbag injuries are not immediately visible. A study published...

Parents of Teen Drivers: Safety Tips to Avoid an Auto Collision

Apr 26, 2016

Teenagers have the highest crash rate of any group in the U.S. In fact, 963,000 drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 were involved in police-reported motor vehicle crashes in 2013, which resulted in 383,000 injuries and 2,865 deaths, according to a report by AAA. Parents can be proactive in protecting their children and encouraging safe driving. Below are a few important tips to get started. Choose a Safe Car The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)...

Airbag Injuries and Failures

Apr 11, 2016

Vehicles are becoming increasingly safer to keep up with the demands of consumers and government groups. As part of the global effort to improve safety and crash protection, many newer vehicle models have multiple airbags installed to protect occupants in a variety of collisions. All cars sold in the United States must have dual front airbags. During a crash, the driver’s airbag deploys from the steering wheel, and the passenger’s airbag deploys from the dashboard. Many...

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Apr 6, 2016

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and a great time to underscore the staggering statistics associated with distracted driving in the United States. More than 3,000 people were killed and 431,000 were injured in auto accidents involving distracted drivers in 2014 alone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 10 percent of all drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 who were involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the...

Car Accidents: What if The Police Report Is Wrong?

Apr 4, 2016

Police reports can be a great benefit to motor vehicle crash victims, as they authoritatively describe the accident scene. In addition to documenting the parties involved, a police report will likely provide information about vehicle damage, injuries, and how the accident may have happened. If a person files an insurance claim or car accident lawsuit, the police report is one of the first pieces of documentary evidence that attorneys and insurance adjusters will review. While it’s...

Living with Traumatic Brain Injury after a Motor Vehicle Accident

Mar 16, 2016

After broken bones, lacerations and other visible auto accident injuries heal, a serious head injury can continue to impact a person’s mental and emotional health for years to come. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects millions of people every year, and many cases are linked to automobile-related incidents. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that motor vehicle crashes were the third overall leading cause of TBI cases that occurred in...

Crash Safety: New and Proposed Auto Safety Standards

Mar 11, 2016

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are once again raising the standards for motor vehicle safety. Among the changes to improve crashworthiness are tougher requirements for achieving the coveted IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation, as well as an improved safety rating system proposed by the NHTSA to begin with 2019 model year vehicles. How Has Top Safety Pick+ Changed? Requirements for both Top Safety Pick and TSP+ “…...